What's Included in Our Garden & Outdoor Electrics Service
Outdoor electrical work needs to be properly weatherproofed and protected, using correctly rated cables, enclosures and RCD protection throughout. We install outdoor sockets, garden and security lighting, power supplies for sheds, workshops and garden offices, and circuits for features like hot tubs and water features, all planned and installed to keep everything safe in outdoor conditions.
Why Choose Paredes Electrical for Garden & Outdoor Electrics
- Correctly rated, weatherproof fittings for outdoor use
- Experience wiring sheds, workshops and garden offices
- RCD protection throughout for outdoor safety
- Neat cable runs that don't compromise your garden's look
- All work tested and certified once complete
We're a small, local team rather than a national call centre, so when you get in touch about garden & outdoor electrics you speak directly to someone who can give you a straight answer. Every job is carried out by our own NAPIT-registered electricians, so you know exactly who is doing the work and the standard to expect.
Our Garden & Outdoor Electrics Process
Tell us what you're looking to add, whether that's a single outdoor socket, garden lighting, or power to a garden building, and we'll talk through the best way to run and protect the circuit given your garden's layout. We agree a price upfront, then install the wiring, taking care to keep cable runs discreet and disruption to your garden minimal, before testing everything thoroughly.
When You Might Need Garden & Outdoor Electrics
It's worth considering garden and outdoor electrical work if you're relying on trailing extension leads from the house, planning a garden office or workshop, want garden or security lighting, or you're installing features like a hot tub that need a dedicated circuit. Extension leads run outdoors, especially left out in wet weather, are a genuine safety risk worth addressing properly.
Getting an Accurate Quote
Pricing for garden and outdoor electrics depends on the distance from your consumer unit, how many sockets or fittings you need, and whether ground needs to be dug for cable runs. We'll assess your garden and give you a clear price before starting, whether it's a simple outdoor socket or wiring a full garden office.
Gardens across Northampton, Milton Keynes and Wellingborough vary hugely in size and layout, from compact courtyards to larger plots with room for outbuildings and features. We adapt our approach to your specific garden, whether that means a straightforward single socket installation or planning cable routes across a larger, more complex outdoor space.
Getting Started
If you're planning a bigger garden project, a full outdoor entertaining area, a garden room, or landscaping that includes lighting and power throughout, it's worth involving us early so cable routes can be planned in alongside the rest of the design, rather than retrofitted afterwards which is often more disruptive and costly.
Whatever scale of outdoor electrical work you're considering, from a single socket to a full garden electrical plan, get in touch and we'll talk through what's practical for your specific garden and budget.
Frequently Asked Questions: Garden & Outdoor Electrics
Can you install power to a garden office or workshop?
Yes, wiring garden offices, workshops and outbuildings is a regular part of our outdoor work, including sockets, lighting and heating circuits where needed.
Do outdoor sockets need special protection compared with indoor ones?
Yes, outdoor sockets need to be weatherproof rated and protected by RCD devices, which we install as standard on all outdoor circuits.
Can you wire a circuit for a hot tub or pond pump?
Yes, we install dedicated circuits for hot tubs, pond pumps and other outdoor features, sized and protected correctly for the equipment.
Will installing outdoor electrics mean digging up my garden?
In some cases cables need to be buried for a neat, safe installation, but we'll talk through the options, including overhead or surface-routed alternatives where practical.
Can you install security lighting alongside other garden electrics?
Yes, security and garden lighting are commonly installed alongside sockets and outbuilding power as part of the same visit.
How deep do outdoor cables need to be buried?
This depends on the cable type and protection used, we'll follow current regulations for your specific installation and explain what's being done.
Can you install lighting along a garden path or driveway?
Yes, pathway and driveway lighting is a common request, and we can advise on fitting types and positioning for good coverage without excessive light spill.
Do you install electrics for greenhouses or garden ponds?
Yes, we can wire power for greenhouses, including heating and lighting, and appropriately protected circuits for pond pumps and features.
Do you install timers or smart controls for garden lighting and irrigation power?
Yes, we can fit timers and smart controls for garden lighting circuits, giving you flexibility over when features switch on and off automatically.
We Serve These Areas
We carry out garden & outdoor electrics across Northampton and the surrounding towns, including:
See our full areas we serve page for everywhere we cover.
Our Other Services
Alongside garden & outdoor electrics, we also offer:
See our full services overview for everything we offer.
